Been On Propecia 10 Years...sperm Volume Reduced

Izzy S

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I’ve been on Propecia for 10 years and I’ve noticed lately that when I ejaculate it’s with very little force (dribble) and the volume is a lot less.

me and my partner want to start trying for a baby in August 2020.

should I quit Propecia now?
Or 3 months before we start trying?

Anyone else had this issue?
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ScaredOfBalding

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It's best to ask these things to ur prescribing doctor but yes, 3 months in advance is enough usually. I won't guarantee that ur volume will increase again since ur getting older mate.
 

Izzy S

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I get the medication online.
so the volume may be age related and not because of Finesteride.

I may get a sperm analysis to be on the safe side
 

Izzy S

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Thanks for your response Norwood 11

what do you suggest I do?

I don’t want to stop the Propecia too early if my sperm will return to normal.

we will start trying for a baby in August. I was going to stop Medz in May
 

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I get the medication online.
so the volume may be age related and not because of Finesteride.

I may get a sperm analysis to be on the safe side
Yes get a sperm analysis, no need for all the bullshit Norwood 11 mentioned.
 

Izzy S

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Thanks scaredofbalding and Norwood 11

What’s your back story Norwood 11? Did you have trouble conceiving?
 

Izzy S

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Got you! Think I’m gonna quit it all and try minoxidil. I can’t risk being infertile.
 

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Sperm got watery and weak, drug interfering with T production, some are more sensitive to it. Ended up quitting and sperm didn’t return to normal until I got to letro and nolva for 45 days (partially to kill gyno leftovers which I did). I can conceive. But I took this sh1t for less than 6 months you’re taking it for ten years. Only way to know is check your sperm and prostate.

I was on finasteride for 18 years. in the 8th year, it had dramatic effects on sperm. I'm now 9 months off finasteride and sperm levels coming back!

what is letro and nolva?
 

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Didn’t know you’re 52. Meh I’d say stay away from letro. It’s harsh on bones too basically everywhere estrogen goes and estrogen is everywhere. I’d say give it time and do the usual sh1t: exercise, breathing, anxiety control (fcuk cortisol), no excessive training (or you will get a cortisol spike), diet, sex, basically all that can help your hormones recover. If they don’t, u can take letro/clomid for a while. That sh1t is heavy, but it will shred you too lol. I mean seriously you’ll laugh.

may take 2 years or more to recover from propecia. Give it time.


I would say I'm almost 100% recovered. My main question is why is my hair loss not progressing after stopping finasteride for more 9 months?
 

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I would say I'm almost 100% recovered. My main question is why is my hair loss not progressing after stopping finasteride for more 9 months?

Would you say your libido and erection quality is 100% back to normal ?
 

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No one can answer that with certainty. Perhaps hair loss wasn’t bad to begin with, perhaps you experienced a tellogen effluvium instead. I mean, Androgenetic Alopecia doesn’t strike at 52.

My dad is NW6. I have four brothers: one brother is at NW6, while another is at NW5. One brother (6 years younger than me) is NW4 and on his way to NW5 soon. I *should* be a NW6 if I didn't take finasteride.
 

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Avocado67 did you get your semen analysed? When you were on Finesteride did you have reduced sperm volume? It took 9 months to get back to normal?

I’m off to the doctors in a few weeks to get a sperm analysis test, as my partner wants to start trying for a family in August.

My volume of sperm has drastically reduced lately. Guess it’s 10 years of being in Finesteride. Anyway, I don’t want to be Childless.

i am hoping my sperm is okay, just less of it now.
 

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Finasteride reduce my semen to ZERO for several years - this is one of the main reasons I got off (no pun intended) finasteride. After 9 months off finasteride, my semen quantity is okay. I have to be realistic that I won't have the same quantity as in my early 30s, just before I started finasteride. I've not checked sperm count as there is no point, unless I have problem conceiving a child with partner.

In hindsight, I would have stored about 1000 containers of semen before starting finasteride.

Did you notice a massive difference mentally (cognitive, sexual etc..) when you came off finasteride ? I've heard some say they didn't even realise they had sh*t libido until they came off and they were borderline in tears it was so intense lol.
 

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Did you notice a massive difference mentally (cognitive, sexual etc..) when you came off finasteride ? I've heard some say they didn't even realise they had sh*t libido until they came off and they were borderline in tears it was so intense lol.

It's all documented in my older posts on another thread. Luckily, terminating finasteride has stopped all the negative side effects, hopefully!
 

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Hi Avocado67, we are planning to try in August this year, hence worried about the low volume. How olds your partner?

I might get a Hair Transplant. 4000 grafts
 
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